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Phlebotomist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working
Job ref
392-RNOHBANK-38
Employer
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
RNOH
Town
Stanmore
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
13/10/2025 23:59
Interview date
20/10/2025

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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust logo

Bank Phlebotomist

NHS AfC: Band 2

Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. 

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field.  We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the Trust. The RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients

  • Rated Good by the CQC
  • Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
  • Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
  • Recognised as a centre of excellence,  leading on national initiatives, such as the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Programme
  • Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site – improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK’s leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
  • In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
  • Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH’s journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.

Our aim is to remain a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS. To do this, we have four core values that underpin everything that we do. We use our values to help ensure that we are always focused on the things that our staff and patients believe are most important:

  • Patients first, always
  • Excellence, in all we do
  • Trust, honesty and respect, for each other
  • Equality, for all

Our annual staff survey results have been improving year on year, with our staff telling us that their experience of working at the Trust is getting better and better. They also indicate that our staff feel very loyal to the RNOH and committed to its role in providing the very best care to our complex patient group. We hope that we can welcome you to our growing team soon.

Job overview

Band 2 Radiographer – Bank

To undertake as directed, phlebotomies duties throughout the trust. This will involve routinely handling biological samples and it is therefore essential that he/she is aware of the departmental safety policies which must be observed at all times.

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a blood sample collection service to the wards and outpatient. The post holder will be required to perform a range of phlebotomy / venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings and will work without direct supervision.

The work requires flexible approach to hours of employment. You will also be required to cover Weekends (Saturday (7 -3) and Sunday (11-1600)) /Bank Holidays pro rata.

Main duties of the job

  1. Collect blood samples from inpatients and from patients attending the outpatient clinics within the Trust sites.
  2. Communication and people skills are an important part of being a phlebotomist. There are many people who are scared of needles and get sick at the sight of blood. It is a phlebotomist’s responsibility to make sure they explain the procedure to alleviate fears and elicit cooperation
  3. In cases of particular difficulty to obtaining the blood sample, refer the patient back to the requesting doctor.
  4. To dispose safely of used needles and contaminated waste in the appropriate containers
  5. To ensure samples are labelled accurately with required patient information and tests required
  6. To maintain knowledge and skills in emergency situations, e.g. fainting/collapse of the patient
  7. Collects samples from patients in high risk categories and is aware of potential hazards.  Is able to follow agreed protocol to minimise risk to self and others.
  8. Is aware of the clinical conditions and precautions that are necessary for sample quality to be maintained during the venepuncture procedure. This includes site selection, correct use of tourniquet and selection of blood sample bottles. 
  9. Ensures that blood sample bottles are accurately labelled in accordance with departmental policies and procedures by following BCSH guidelines.
  10. Ensures that clinical samples are correctly packaged for transportation to the laboratory in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Pathology Department. 

Working for our organisation

RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Other Responsibilities

  1. Demonstrates excellent personal communication and team working skills.
  2. Complies with the requirement to practice within data protection and confidentiality guidelines.
  3. Attends departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate.
  4. Is aware of the limitations of the phlebotomy remit and can refer problems or anomalies as appropriate

 

General

  1. This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and may be changed following consultation with the post holder.
  2. Any other duties, which may be requested by the Phlebotomy Supervisor/ manager in order to facilitate the smooth running of the department.
  3. You are required to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to.

Person specification

skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work
  • Good IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Good analytical skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Clear understanding of Trust values
  • Awareness of clinical governance relevant to role
  • Clear understanding of IRMER/IRR
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement in audit and research

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkBronze Trailblazer by Race Equality MattersDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldAccredited Menopause Friendly EmployerRoyal College of Anaesthetists AccreditedCareLeaver CovenantThe Employer Standards provide a clear framework to businesses of all shapes and sizes to maximise the impact of employer engagement with young people, ensuring mutual value and long-term business success

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr. Ghulam Murtuza Qureshi
Job title
Pathology Operation’s Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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